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Wonderland in Alice (new developments) 15-Apr-2010 At 9:30:58 AM gdawg

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There has been a bunch of new areas opened up around Alice Springs in the last year or so.

Here are some of the highlights:

->> new cave discovered near Alice (10 mins drive) with routes from 18 to 26. The rock is steep quartzite and very solid. Route angles are 35deg to hotizontal (i.e steep!). The jewel of the cave is a 10m roof crack with a wild top-out on slopers and heel-hooks. Cave is out of the rain (!) and sun all day. Routes are either trad or bolted with some rap anchors installed.

->> three new bouldering/ short route areas of compact quartzite conglomerate. The style is similar to Arapiles rock but with more pockets, huecos.

Area 1 - the Reef (30 mins drive) - ~15 established boulder problems (V0 to V4). Potential for ~60 problems. Angles range from 60 deg overhung to slab in 4 to 8m tall boulders.

Area 2 - the Crown (~40 mins drive) - No problems yet (only visited once). Free-standing boulders and cliffs up to 15 m tall. Estimated potential for ~200+ problems and ~20 sport routes.

Area 3 - Camels hump (~50 mins drive) - Four established problems (including two of the best V4's in the Territory). Potential for ~50 problems and ~15 routes.

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Winter season is the perfect time for a visit (average daily temps are ~ 20 - 25 degC).

Anyone interested in finding out more about these areas (photos etc.) can contact me.
Other areas are currently being equipped. I'll keep you posted.

Cheers Gdawg
grrwebb@yahoo.com.au

ps. A petrol drill can be sourced in Alice if anyone has ambitions....